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VIDEO: Watch Stephen Cole, Ward Roberts, and Peter Filichia Discuss 'Cole Porter as a Gay Icon'
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 13, 2024

Chicago's Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration of the Man and his Music continues with the “Cole Porter as a Gay Icon,” notable Cole Porter fans, Stephen Cole, Ward Roberts and Peter Filichia, discuss Porter as a gay artist working in the 1920s-50s, hosted by Porchlight’s Producing Artistic Associate Frankie Leo Bennett. Watch the discussion here!

Lorna Dallas Returns To NYC Stage With GLAMOROUS NIGHTS AND RAINY DAYS at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 24, 2023

Award winner Lorna Dallas is making a welcome return to the New York Stage in Barry Kleinbort/Christopher Denny helmed new musical cabaret.

Lorna Dallas to Bring GLAMOROUS NIGHTS AND RAINY DAYS to The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2023

The Laurie Beechman Theatre will present Lorna Dallas in her latest musical feast, “Glamorous Nights and Rainy Days,” in a two-night engagement - Saturday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 17 - both shows at 7pm.

DOROTHY PARKER: A CERTAIN WOMAN Returns To East Lynne Theater Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2022

'I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy,' was just one of Dorothy Parker's famous quotes. 

BETTI & BRUCE: TRAPPED IN SAN FRANCISCO is Coming to OASIS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2022

On Friday, March 18th, don't miss World Renowned Lounge Singers, Betti Blumenthal & Bruce Delmonico, in their new show- Betti & Bruce: Trapped in San Francisco! -at the famed drag and cabaret space: OASIS.

BETTI & BRUCE: TRAPPED IN SEATTLE! is Coming to the Jewelbox Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2022

World renowned Lounge Singers, Betti Blumenthal & Bruce Delmonico have played every musical hall, mega church and steak joint you can think of.

East Lynne Theater Presents DOROTHY PARKER - A CERTAIN WOMAN
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2022

For those who missed the world premiere of East Lynne Theater Company's 'Dorothy Parker: A Certain Woman' and for those who want to see it again, they can watch it from February 23 – March 5, Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 PM, at home.

Joyce Bulifant Announced as special Guest Moderator for Q&A After ELECTRICITY Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2021

The perky and adorable classic TV actress Joyce Bulifant is the special guest moderator for the Q&A after the Tuesday, October 19th performance of ELECTRICITY at Oscar's in downtown Palm Springs.

East Lynne Theater Company to Present Suzanne Dawson In DOROTHY PARKER: A CERTAIN WOMAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2021

'Dorothy Parker: A Certain Woman' runs from September 15 – October 16, Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 PM at The Cape May Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes Street, where ELTC is in residence.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, February 11- with Kyle Taylor Parker, Renée Elise Goldsberry and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 11, 2021

Today (February 11) in live streaming: a Love Boat reunion on Stars in the House, Kyle Taylor Parker visits Backstage Live, and more!

VIDEO: The Cast of THE LOVE BOAT Reunites on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 11, 2021

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm ET) with the cast of the beloved series 'The Love Boat'. The cast, including Gavin MacLeod (Captain Stubing), Fred Grandy (Gopher), Ted Lange (Isaac), Bernie Kopell (Doc), Lauren Tewes (Julie), and Jill Whelan (Vicki), will be joined by frequent guest star Charo (April Lopez) to sail back in time and reminisce about their days on board the Pacific Princess and the romance and comedy that ensued.

Wake Up With BWW 2/11: Joshua Henry Sings From the BRIDGERTON TikTok Musical, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2021

Today's top stories: Joshua Henry sings from the Bridgerton TikTok musical, Patti Murin partners with BWW for new merch in our theatre shop, Cuomo says venues could start reopening at 10% capacity with testing, and more!

Gavin MacLeod, Fred Grandy, Ted Lange and More From the Cast of THE LOVE BOAT to Reunite on STARS IN THE HOUSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2021

Today, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced that the cast of the beloved series “The Love Boat” will join them for a very special reunion on “Stars In The House” on Thursday, February 11 at 8pm ET in support of The Actors Fund. 

Furthering Education: Online JAMKAZAM Usage Course Taught By Renowned Artist Christopher Denny
by Stephen Mosher - Aug 28, 2020

Christopher Denny helps the artists in need with an online class.

Arnaz, Batt, Mendez, Vilanch And More Appear In TOGETHER WE CAN! Televised Special To Save The Arts In Palm Springs Schools
by David Green - Jun 19, 2020

a?oeTogether We Can: A Celebration Of Arts Educationa??, a commercial-free, hour-long televised variety special on Saturday, June 27 at 7:00 pm. The production is produced, staged and directed by David Green, founder and Director of Musical Theatre University, which is one of the school district's most treasured arts programs. a?oeTogether We Cana??  is co-hosted by Emmy Winning Comedian and Actor Bruce Vilanch and local CBS Personality Patrick Evans and will showcase the PSUSD's vibrant performing and visual arts programs and make the case for the critical need for arts education in our schools, as the district faces probable budget cuts due to the Covid-19 crisis. This special event is the kick-off to a year-long fundraising campaign by The Foundation For The Palm Springs Unified School District called a?oeTogether We Will; Protect The Artsa??. 

Stephen Cole, Announces The Debut Of Two Musical Theater Creations
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2019

Award winning Book Writer/Lyricist, Stephen Cole, announces the Debut of two Musical theater creations, 'Merman's Apprentice' written with David Evans; and 'Casper the Friendly Musical, ' written with Matthew Martin Ward. 

BWW Interview: Catching Up With The Maestro! Conductor and McCallum CEO Mitch Gershenfeld Prepares For The Upcoming McCallum Theatre Band Concert!
by David Green - Mar 12, 2019

The McCallum Theatre is tuning up for the 7th annual concert by the McCallum Theatre Concert Band, with conductor and McCallum Theatre President & CEO Mitch Gershenfeld, on Sunday, March 24, at 3:00pm. Highlights of this year's concert will be a performance of the beloved 'Carnival of the Animals' by Saint-Saens featuring pianist Jeffrey Siegel and a new text written and performed by David Gonzalez, and special guest appearances by Gavin MacLeod (narrator) and former TEN Tenor Chad Hilligus (guest vocalist). And, after the concert, there is free ice cream for everyone! I had the chance to catch up with Maestro Gershenfeld to get a glimpse behind the scenes of this season's concert. Here are a few excerpts from that conversation:

STRIKE UP THE BAND!! McCallum Theatre Concert Band Under The Baton Of CEO Mitch Gershenfeld Features Hillgus, MacLeod, Siegel And More
by David Green - Mar 11, 2019

It's time to strike up the band for the 7th annual concert by the McCallum Theatre Concert Band, with conductor and McCallum Theatre President & CEO Mitch Gershenfeld, on Sunday, March 24, at 3:00pm. Highlights of this year's concert will be a performance of the beloved "Carnival of the Animals" by Saint-Saens featuring pianist Jeffrey Siegel and a new text written and performed by David Gonzalez, and special guest appearances by Gavin MacLeod (narrator) and former TEN Tenor Chad Hilligus (guest vocalist). And, after the concert, there is free ice cream for everyone!

Birdland Theater Presents Lorna Dallas In STAGES On February 11th
by Julie Musbach - Jan 29, 2019

Birdland Jazz Club will present vocalist Lorna Dallas for one night only in Stages, an all new show at The Birdland Theater (315 West 44th Street) on Monday, February 11, 2019 @ 8:30 pm.

Review: BARK! The Musical is a Fabulous, Episodic Song Fest to the Glory of DOG
by Shari Barrett - Sep 14, 2018

Anyone who has had a loving dog as their companion will certainly understand the glory of waking up next to the best friend you could possibly ever have. No doubt among those people are the men who created BARK! The Musical, composer David Troy Francis; book by Mark Winkler and Gavin Geoffrey Dillard, with lyrics by Gavin Geoffrey Dillard, Mark Winkler, Robert Schlock, Jonathan Heath and Danny Lukic, when they created such a fabulous, episodic song fest to the glory of dog, musically communicated from six very different types of pooches as each awaits a happy reunion with their master at the end of the day.